US Bridges

KY-461 over Flat Lick Creek

Fair

Pulaski County, Kentucky · .20 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 80 · Structure no. 100B00083N

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
51 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,744
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-461 over Flat Lick Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying KY-461 over Flat Lick Creek in Pulaski County, Kentucky. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 10,744 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,744 by 2041. The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-461
CrossesFlat Lick Creek
Location.20 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 80
RouteState Highway 461
CountyPulaski County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.16417, -84.49556
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length51 ft (15.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,744 (2021)
Projected traffic10,744 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-461 over Flat Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-461 over Flat Lick Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does KY-461 over Flat Lick Creek carry?

About 10,744 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-461 over Flat Lick Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns KY-461 over Flat Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.